Accounts Payable Accountant

Position Summary, Responsibilities, and Expectations: 

• Accounts payable tasks and accounting related duties.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Process Purchase orders and matching invoices.
• Process ad-hoc vendor check requests.
• Respond to vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Assist in month end and year end closing.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in accounting.
• Ability to adapt quickly, learn new tasks independently and manage competing priorities.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting firm.
• 2-3 years of experience working in Accounting field.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills bilingual in English.
• Accounting background or general understanding.
• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls.
• Strong excel spreadsheet and database skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• ERP knowledge desirable, preferably in Oracle/Coupa/Concur.
• Manufacturing and consumer goods industry experience.
• Ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve performance.